Robotic Welding Engineer - Sales Support

Robotic Welding Applications Engineer - Technical Proposals & Pre-Sales

Up to $125,000/yr Pewaukee, WI Area 1st Shift / Mon-Fri Full-Time / Direct Hire

• Compensation & Earnings:
  Baseline starting salary up to $125,000/yr (scaling with pre-sales and welding automation depth), 401(k) retirement match, full corporate health/dental/vision/life benefits, and strong work-life balance.
• Company Culture & Stability:
  Direct-hire seat with a premier, family-owned custom automation integrator featuring cutting-edge R&D, long-tenured team culture, and zero micromanagement.
• Work & Travel Model: 100% on-site seat in the Pewaukee, WI area, with light domestic and occasional international travel (~15% total) for client technical discovery and proposal presentations.
• Core Technical Scope:
  Primary pre-sales technical lead for robotic welding cells; evaluating customer prints for weld feasibility, conducting sample trials, specifying power sources/tools, and developing technical proposal concepts.
• Strict Requirements: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 2-year technical or 4-year engineering degree; 7+ years of progressive experience in robotic welding, GMAW/GTAW metallurgy, and pre-sales applications/quoting; local Pewaukee commute (~45 mins).

If you are a creative welding automation specialist who loves cutting-edge technology and thrives on solving complex technical puzzles, this direct-hire seat with an industry-leading custom systems integrator offers an exceptional career path. We operate as a true extension of our customers' R&D departments-building custom, high-value automated systems that have never been created before. Serving as the primary technical interface during the pre-sales and proposal phase, you will evaluate customer parts and prints, determine weld feasibility, architect robotic cells, and partner with sales and engineering to deliver high-margin, manufacturable automation proposals.

• Lead Technical Feasibility:
  Serve as the main pre-sales technical point of contact, reviewing customer parts, engineering drawings, and specs to evaluate weld feasibility and application scope.
• Architect Welding Automation Concepts:
  Select and specify welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, robotic arc), power sources, tooling concepts, and robotic cell layouts (FANUC, ABB) tailored to project budgets.
• Develop Technical Proposals:
  Partner with Sales and Engineering to generate technical proposal content, including preliminary layouts, cycle time estimates, labor hours, and equipment BOMs.
• Conduct Process Trials & Testing:
  Coordinate weld sample evaluations, process trials, and feasibility testing to validate proposed automation solutions prior to customer contract.
• Customer Collaboration & Travel:
  Travel to customer facilities (~15% domestic/international) to gather technical requirements, lead design reviews, and present proposed automation solutions.
• Code & Compliance Oversight:
  Ensure proposed weld processes adhere to industry standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX) and customer specs, including defense-adjacent application requirements.

• Robotic Welding & Pre-Sales
  
  Experience:
  
  7+ years of technical expertise in welding automation, pre-sales application engineering, or robotic systems integration.
• Process & Metallurgy Mastery:
  Solid understanding of GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, and robotic arc welding processes, understanding how material selection and joint fit-up impact automation feasibility.
• Engineering CAD & Layout Literacy:
  Proficiency reviewing or drafting conceptual cell layouts using AutoCAD, Solid Works, or similar 2D/3D design tools.
• Customer-Facing Communication:
  Professional presentation and communication skills to interface directly with client engineering teams and plant leadership.
• Location & Authorization: U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Pewaukee, WI area.

• Educational Background:
  Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline; or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
• Industry
  
  Certifications:
  
  AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or similar formal credentials.
• Robotics & Simulation Software:
  Experience with FANUC, ABB Robot Studio, or offline programming simulation platforms.